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HX56 AWW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on corrosion limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,599 miles

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 48,026 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,836 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,498 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 12,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HX56 AWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX56 AWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX56 AWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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